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Arizona giant centipede
Scolopendra heros arizonensis
32.2217, -110.926
Field Notes
Description:
This Arizona subspecies can be identified by its black head and tail-end, red or orange body, and yellowish legs.
Habitat:
Centipedes usually hide under rocks, logs, and other debris where humidity is present, and hunt at night when the temperatures are cooler.
Notes:
This centipede was approximately 8 - 10 inches in length.
Species ID Suggestions
Spotted for Missions
Photographed
PublishedJanuary 21, 2012
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